The Pentagon awards up to $200 million each to four AI firms to develop military technologies.

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded up to $200 million each to four AI firms—Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and Elon Musk's xAI—to develop advanced AI systems for military use. These contracts aim to enhance national security and operational efficiency by integrating cutting-edge AI technologies. Despite recent controversies, including anti-Semitic posts by xAI’s chatbot, the Pentagon is pushing forward with these collaborations to stay competitive in AI technology.